This Facebook Group Is Dedicated To Hilariously Bad Attempts At Photographing Birds (30 New Pics)
InterviewOh, how we adore our animal friends! Many times we feel compelled to capture every endearing moment with them through our cameras, hoping to freeze those precious memories in time. It's just that... they're always doing whatever they want and those pics may turn out ridiculous. Not only that, but the camera can do something it shouldn't, or you get the wrong exposure, the shot gets fuzzy, etc.
'Crap Bird Photography' is a hilariously entertaining Facebook group that captures all those lighthearted bird moments you will want to see. No need for perfect compositions or expert photography skills here – it's all about embracing the unexpected charm and quirks that our avian companions bring to the lens. We've wrapped up a new collection of these funny and crap-tastic images, so feel free to scroll down and check them out.
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When In Rome... Take A Crappy Picture Of A Bird. *Photo Credit To My Son. It's A Proud Day
We reached out to Kevin Bartram, the founder of the ‘Crap Bird Photography’ and here’s what he had to say about his love for birds and photography. “I've been interested in birds ever since I was a kid. With the advent of digital photography, I decided to take up taking photos of the many birds I see. It became an obsession, it's such a great pastime & you learn so much! You also learn that some of the photos (perhaps more than some!) don't come out so well. Sometimes that camera does not want focus on that bright red robin in the middle of the view! Sometimes the camera only focuses on the bird after it has flown away. You have it in your head how a bird photo should look, the ultimate result is often very different! I thought I'd put some images up on their own Facebook page & the amount of people with the same problem as me soon joined up & the rest is history. Many people who look at birds also have a sense of humor!”
That Is One Pi$$ed Off Little Egret. The Face On It
Me going on a stupid walk for my stupid mental and physical well-being.
Bartram also added that he loves all animals, “but birds have a particular charm about them. They are smart & in some ways very similar to us, but in other ways very foreign. Of all the animals, they often associate with humans so are familiar, but also can be very cryptic and hard to find. There are so many of them, yet each species shows it's own personality, some birds can be downright annoying! Birds can surprise and amaze us, and we are so lucky to have them as our companions, good or bad in this world. They do so many quirky things & of course they crap where they shouldn't, I just think it's nice that it's only usually small crap & lucky they aren't big mammals, because that would be smellier & look worse!”
Puffin In Flight - Nailed It (Partner Thought It Was Part Of The Island)
Bird photography is a special skill - it takes a lot of time and patience to snap a good shot of them. But don't worry, we've got you covered with some tips & tricks to help you capture the beauty of our feathered friends in an image.
I Wasn't Going To Let A Failed Photo Put Me Off
The power of a picture comes from its originality, thus you should aim for unusual behaviors, new subjects, and angles. Wait for the right moment and capture that birdy doing something peculiar. As much as you'd like, don't expect them to pose for the camera. Birds move and they do it constantly, so you have to anticipate that. Try to predict their behaviors, and regulate your camera in a way that captures moving subjects the best. Wildlife photographers spend quite some time studying animals or birds to understand how they behave in different situations.
Officer, He Went That A Way!!!
Got Any Games On Your Phone
If you study bird behavior, you'll learn that when chased, they move away. While the temptation to get closer for that perfect shot is strong, it's wiser to allow them to come to you instead. By observing them closely, you can predict their landing, walking, or flying patterns and position yourself in advance. It will ensure a more authentic and intimate photo.
The Lesser Spotted Parasol Gull
When I First Saw This Swan, I Thought It Was In Serious Difficulty - Then I Realized It Was Waving, Not Drowning!
I Think There Was A Smudge On My Lense
What are y'all talking about? This is a completely normal birb.
For better photos, make sure to start early and stay until the last light fades. The light right after sunrise and just before sunset enhances colors, with softer shadows and increased bird activity. These golden hours are the perfect time to make the most of your photography.
"You Took My Wetlands; I’ll Take Your Breakfast"
Missed It By That Much
Not Sure Why He’s Giving Me Side Eye
Perfection in photography isn't necessary; it's all about the process. It has to represent the moment you care about and evoke emotion. Try searching for the most iconic pictures over history. You'll soon find out that they're mostly poor quality, there's a camera motion or the composition is awkward. What makes it special is the feeling you get from it.
Wrong Legs!
Got A Picture Of The 'Cute' Baby
Usually we call them "birbs" when we want to make things sound cutesy, but this.... this is not a birb. This is a borb.
I Went On A Boat 13 Miles Offshore To See Atlantic Puffins. It Was Foggy That Morning
They eat so much that they have to wait and digest to fly away as they are too heavy.
Almost simplifies the answer, doesn't it? A perfect picture can stir emotions. But it's not that straightforward. Photography's appeal varies for different people, depending on the aspects or genres they prefer. That's why photography is entirely subjective. Hence, there's no easily defined answer.
Lovely Photo Of A Twig, Not Quite What I Wanted, Thanks Camera
I love that the bird is instantly recognisable, even blurred like this, rainbow lorikeet.
And, The Legs Have It
IDK, personally I think this is an awesome photo XD Gives a lovely sense of motion.
Jackson Pollock The Golden Eagle
We are conditioned to crave certainty, right answers, and doing things the right way. In photography, only the physics part has a right or wrong. Everything else is subjective, making it difficult to determine absolutes.
A Glitch In The Blurdisphere Left Me Confused, But It Will Make Complete Sense In This Group
Magician and assistant with the cutting of body in half trick. Now be amazed!
I Guess Two Halves Make A Whole?
Has Anyone Lost A Bowling Pin? Perhaps A Juggler Somewhere?
As you venture forth with your camera in hand, may you discover the joy in every click, for in the world of "Crap Bird Photography," even the most unexpected funny pictures can become imperfectly perfect. Continue scrolling to view our handpicked selection of the group's favorite photos. Once you're done, don't forget to explore our previous posts on it here and here.
Ah Yes, The Mighty Peruvian Harris Hawk. A Creature Of Grace And Elegance!
"Yoo Hoo! I Say! Hello! Please Look This Way...." To No Avail
They Stayed Like This For Minutes Without Moving At All! What's Crap... Is The Cigarette Butts They Were Having To Step Over To Get To Their Shiny
Bathtime Makes For Awesomely Crap Photos!
I thought a little red bird just slammed him in the side until I realized it was all one bird.
"Mom, Jimmy's Trying The 'Land On Your Tippy-Wing Tik-Tok Challenge' Again..."
It's Got 2 Legs, One Head But There's Just Something Strange About This Bird
A Beautiful Barred Owl, Or Something Like That
Excited To Share My First Photo In The Group. The Giant Canadian Chickens Were Looking Pretty In The Morning Sunlight And I Managed To Capture Their Bird Buttholes
Just A Bird Taking A Bath
A Crap Bird Photo But The Shadow Isn’t Bad
Id Please, What Kind Of Dog Is That?
Slip And Slide In The Rain
Enjoy This Malfunctioning Cockatiel That I Am Birdsitting
Well I Got Most Of It . .
Pomarine Jaeger Is Beautifu… To Close, Crap!
Oh Well
Oh I’ve tried so many times to get chickadees to come to my hands!
Saw A Cardinal That Looked Just Like No Neck Ed
Onward Trusty Steed............ Tally-Ho
My First Post! Juvenile Bald Eagle, Ketchikan
"Hey Martha, Ya' Wanna Go Get Something To Eat?" "No Thanks. I Just Lost My Appetite."
They Will Eat My Food, But Wont Pose For A Family Photo
Emily Robards
No, I Swear To You This Is Not Batman!! It's A Cormorant
I call them Nessies because all you can see is their long neck sticking out of the water when they swim. Plus, it's easier to say than cormorant.
Spikey Pigeon And Half A Galah
A galah is a type of cockatoo, for those of us who are not blessed to be Aussies XD
"Don't Have The Bird In The Middle Of The Photo," The Experts Say." "Try To Include Some Of Its Environment." "Capture It 'Doing Something' Other Than Just Sitting On A Perch." Nailed All Three!
Hummingbird Contortionist
When You Decide Its Just Too Damn Cold And Want A Fur Coat
The Humble Meadow Pippit, Here Demonstrating The Remarkable Feat Of Turning Into A Fish. In The Blink Of A Shutter. Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
I Don't Know If This Is Crap Or More Just An Invasive Encounter...but, This Birbs Had No Concept Of Why I Couldn't Share My Chips With Hims
it’s sand or concrete ? it looks so smooth, our beaches are messy in comparison
Ruddy Turnstones Quietly Foraging On The Beach At The Tip Of Point Pelee National Park, Ontario. Note The Striking Breeding Plumage
Thanks For The Butt View! How Many Times Does This Happen To Me?
Can't You Let Me Sh..t Without Taking Pictures Of Me?
Such A Graceful Mute Swan. They Look So Elegant, It Seems Almost Impossible To Get A Bad Photo Of One. And Yet
We Don't Usually See Terns In Our Area. I Felt Like Some Sort Of Paparazzi Trying To Get A Photo
Out Of Focus Pelican Forgets How To Fly
I Was So Excited To Get This Black Skimmer Skimming! I Went Home Sad
Fighting Over The Breakfast Table
There Was A Black Shouldered Kite I Swear. Feels Like The Universe Is Putting A Message Out There
Superb Blue Fairy Wren In All Of His Magnificence…. Pity I’m Crap…
Yep. The only way to take that shot is to touch the camera lens to the glass so than any smudges or details on the glass are too close to focus on.
What A Perfect Photo Of The Table Leg, Id On The Bird Please, Good People
Well At Least You Can Still Tell What Kind Of Bird It Is
Superb Blue Wren…really
I have lots of blue wren photos that look exactly like this. The bush is a wattle, by the way.
Framed This Pigeon Perfectly
Such A Rare Sight For Me. Only The Second One I've Ever Seen! Behold The Bald Eagle
Caption It!
A Shy Herring Gull
Finally I’ve Seen A Red Breasted Robin, But This Was The Best Pic I Could Get!
Wings Of A Fish Body Of A Crow, Mutation I Call 'Snappercrow'
I Had To Take A Photo Of This New Platform You Only Had To Do One Thing! One Thing. Keep The Birds Away
The Beauties Of Oregon And Its Lovely Trees
Cardinal
At Least There Is Something From A Bird In Focus!!
The feather, yes. Is this a grebe? It looks like a grebe from the neck down, but the head is different.
Is Bërb
I spent 20 minutes once trying to get the perfect picture of a bird perched on a branch. Turned out to be a Coke can.
I spent 20 minutes once trying to get the perfect picture of a bird on a branch. Turned out to be a branch, and don't get me started on how many other misidentifications I've made.
Load More Replies...What I love most about this collection is that almost all the birds in it are actually identifiable down to individual species, despite the blurring, cutoffs, weird behaviour and dislocations.
I spent 20 minutes once trying to get the perfect picture of a bird perched on a branch. Turned out to be a Coke can.
I spent 20 minutes once trying to get the perfect picture of a bird on a branch. Turned out to be a branch, and don't get me started on how many other misidentifications I've made.
Load More Replies...What I love most about this collection is that almost all the birds in it are actually identifiable down to individual species, despite the blurring, cutoffs, weird behaviour and dislocations.